Tom Miller who served with H&S Co. 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines in 1965 in from of the Austin.

Guests to the Commissioning ceremony filling up the available seating. The turnout was excellent and ceremony outstanding.

Guests seated near the forward part of the ship in close proximity to the podium.

The podium was covered by a canopy on the Austin's deck in case of inclement weather but was not required as it was a perfect summer evening.

Seating was filled to capacity with standing room only in the shadow of the CVN-65 USS Enterprise.